Pastry Chef

We are currently recruiting for a Pastry Chef to join our wonderfully talented kitchen team at Cahernane House Hotel. We have recently been awarded a Great Place to Work Certification and won Best Small Employer (under 50 employees) in the Excellent Employer Awards in April 2023. Our trust score was 91% among employees in our annual staff survey. Our Hotel Killarney's best kept secret. The Cahernane House Hotel is a unique 48 bedroom and suites property with a historical past that is situated on the edge of the beautiful Killarney National Park. Set on picturesque grounds that were formerly home to the Herbert Family the Earls of Pembroke this hotel is one of a kind and only a ten minute walk from Killarney town. The Herbert Restaurant has 2AA Rosettes, the dining room epitomises the style and grandeur of the original house with beautiful views over the gardens and mountains beyond. Our Head Chef Cormac Vesey has created an extensive menu of delicious, locally sourced seasonal produce. Your Role The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, in a hotel which provides excellent service to all of its clientele. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience as a Chef, with a particular interest in pastry. You will display a positive attitude and flexible approach to work and have the ability to work in a team environment. Duties included in the role are: To ensure the smooth running of food service with Kitchen and Restaurant personnel To prepare & cook food to the required specifications To ensure all special requests are met To work in an organised, hygienic manner at all times ensuring the HACCP regulations are adhered to To receive goods from suppliers, when required, and to ensure products conform with HACCP specifications Considering the nature of our industry, this role will involve a variety of shifts & weekend work. Why Work With Us? We offer a variety of roster options which can be tailored to suit a positive work-life balance. We are a team of talented professionals who work well together and we are a fun team to work with. We want you to be happy and enjoy coming to work with us by providing every individual with the support and training required. We have a high percentage of long-term staff with more than 3 years' service because we treat them with the respect they deserve and as a result the hotel flourishes. Just some of the benefits of working with us: Excellent working environment Off season room rate for friends and family Discounted coach tours and boat trips We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for all staff. Summer BBQ and Christmas party Flexible working hours Uniforms are provided for all departments IHF Employee of the Year Programme Staff parties including Summer & Christmas We work in conjunction with the local Tidy Town initiative and other local festivals Excellent Hotel staff rates across Ireland, UK & Continental Europe Employee Assistance Programme Free Car Parking Training & Development opportunities Career progression opportunities This is an exciting opportunity to join a hotel that is owned and managed by PREM Group, one of Europe's leading hotel management companies. PREM Group provides all of its employees with opportunities to expand and develop their career. We give employees the initiative to contribute their ideas in building a better environment for everyone. #progresswithPREM Cahernane House Hotel - #KillarneysBestKeptSecret To Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please forward your CV through this website. We look forward to hearing from you!